Polyunsaturated fatty acids: any role in rheumatoid arthritis?

Abstract Background Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are members of the family of fatty acids and are included in the diet. Particularly, western diet is usually low in n-3 PUFAs and high in n-6 PUFAs. PUFAs play a central role in the homeostasis of immune system: n-6 PUFAs have predominantly pro...

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Main Authors: Luca Navarini, Antonella Afeltra, Gabriele Gallo Afflitto, Domenico Paolo Emanuele Margiotta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12944-017-0586-3